1975 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevelle was Chevrolet’s entry into the “intermediate” segment, and was manufactured from 1964 through 1977. The 1964-’65 cars were very similar, likewise with the 1966-’67 models. 1968-’72 Chevelles are close in size and shape, and many parts over this five model year run are interchangeable. 1973-77 Chevelles were sold on style with the new emissions and safety regulations in place.
What GM considered European was introduced with the all-new 1973 Chevelle; the most radical redesign since its inception in 1964. 5-mph crash standards dictated the massive bumpers, with roll-over standards eliminating hardtops for the “Colonnade” roof design incorporating a structurally superior B-pillar. Large opera glass side window blended into the “fast-back-esque” rear window. The short deck lid rolls down to an equally boxy bumper. Minor style changes in 1974 with a new grille, bumper and taillights.
The 350ci V-8 option had a lowered compression to pass more stringent emissions standards resulting in 175bhp. Besides government regulations taking effect, the first Middle-East oil embargo more than doubled gas prices, with shortages resulting in long lines at the gas pumps to fill your 22-gallon tank.
A more aerodynamic, flexible front end distinguished the S-3 Laguna from the 1974 S-3, which was adopted for NASCAR Chevelles. Slight changes to trim were made from 1975 through 1977.
Chevrolet produced just over 280,000 Chevelles in 1975.
AVAILABLE MODELS:
1975 Chevelle Malibu
- Body Styles
- 2-door Coupe
- 4-door Sedan
- 5-door Station Wagon
- Engine Options
- 250ci I6 105hp (base)
- 350ci V8 145hp
- 350ci V8 155hp
- 400ci V8 175hp
- 454ci V8 215hp
1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic
- Body Styles
- 2-door Coupe
- 2-door Landau Coupe
- 4-door Sedan
- 5-door Estate Wagon
- 5-door Wagon
- Engine Options
- 250ci I6 100hp (base)
- 350ci V8 160hp
- 400ci V8 180hp
1975 Chevelle Laguna
- Engine Options
- 350ci V8 160hp
- 400ci V8 180hp
- 454ci V8 235hp
1975 Chevelle VIN Decoder:
1st Symbol – Division of General Motors
2nd Symbol - Series
- C=Chevelle
- D=Malibu Classic
- E=Laguna S-3
- G=Malibu Classic Estate
3rd & 4th Symbols - Body Style
- 29=four-door pillared hardtop sedan
- 37=two-door pillared hardtop coupe
- 35=four-door station wagon
- 80=El Camino
5th Symbol – Engine
- D=250-cid 105-hp inline six cylinder
- H=350-cid 145-hp V-8
- L=350-cid 165-hp V-8
- U=400-cid 175-hp V-8
- X=454-cid 215-hp V-8
6th Symbol - Model Year
7th Symbol - Assembly Plant Location
- B=Baltimore, Maryland
- D=Doraville, Georgia
- Z=Fremont, California
- R=Arlington, Texas
- 1=Oshawa, Canada
8th - 13th Symbols
- Sequential unit production number at the specific factory
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